Billie Eilish, Finneas, Janelle Monáe Honored With Inspiration Awards From Support + Feed: ‘Something to Celebrate in This Moment of Darkness’

variety.com:

Thania Garcia Good energy, hopeful wishes and plant-based treats nourished the intimate crowd of invited guests at Support+Feed’s first-ever annual fundraiser and dinner in Los Angeles on Oct.

24. The plant-based food initiative founded by Billie Eilish and Finneas‘ mother, Maggie Baird, brought together influential activists, philanthropists and artists for a night of awareness on environmental issues, the climate crisis and sustainability. “Here’s a roomful of people who all care – and every single person in this room is doing so much,” Baird told the room after bestowing Inspiration Awards to Janelle Monáe and environmental educator and activist Isaias Hernandez. “There are so many incredible community organizations, many volunteers, many companies that are changing the way we function… So many incredible artists have lent their platforms, not only their financial support and their actions.” Baird, along with Support+Feed’s executive director, Allison Kingsley, expressed their gratitude further stating: “I’m just beyond moved.

Grateful to all of you that we have something we genuinely can celebrate in this moment of darkness,” in relation to the harsh reality of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.

After being awarded for her long-standing commitment to activism and her initiative Wondalunch, which in partnership with Support+Feed provided meals and pantry items to families across Los Angeles, Monáe delivered a heart-warming speech about what it means to “be of service.” She spoke of her grandmother, mother, stepfather and father as working-class citizens who served their communities. “I am a child of service,” she told the crowd pointedly.